Set out in search of these breathtaking NEPA waterfalls! We’ve rounded up 10 incredible sights to add to your summer bucket list.
Milford, PA
At over 150 feet tall, Raymondskill Falls is the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. This three-tier waterfall is located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The easy, 0.3-mile Raymondskill Creek Trail leads to two observation platforms that are perfect for photo ops.
Bushkill, PA
Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight stunning waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains. The Main Falls is the tallest at 100 feet high. Park admission will give you access to over two miles of hiking trails and an up-close view of nature’s wonders.
Benton, PA
Ricketts Glen State Park is home to 22 named waterfalls. You can view most of them on the famous Falls Trail, which boasts waterfalls up to 94 feet tall. Make sure to come prepared for the steep, slippery terrain.
Bear Creek, PA
Buttermilk Falls is a roadside waterfall located off of White Haven Road. The falls are about 35 feet high. The best time to visit is in the spring or after a heavy rainfall, when the water is roaring down the mountain.
Scranton, PA
This waterfall is located along the family-friendly Davis Trail in Nay Aug Park. The falls are about 20 feet tall. The trail also includes beautiful views of the gorge and forest.
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Discover this secluded, two-tier waterfall along the Tumbling Waters Trail. The trail is a moderate, three-mile loop that will lead you right to the base of the falls. You can access the trailhead from the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingmans Ferry.
Hawley, PA
Paupack High Falls is located behind Ledges Hotel and Glass – wine.bar.kitchen. The hotel decks offer the best views of the waterfall and the dramatic, rocky gorge.
Montrose, PA
Salt Springs State Park is home to three waterfalls surrounded by stately old-growth forests. The Fall Brook Trail and Gorge Trail offer great views of the water.
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Dingmans Falls is the second tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania at about 130 feet high. This waterfall is the highlight of the Dingmans Creek Trail, an easy, 0.4-mile trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Pine Grove, PA
Take the short, easy Waterfall Trail to see the falls at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. The falls are about 15 feet tall. A footbridge offers awesome views from above.
Article Updated from its original version published on 5/30/2022.
